ABOUT US
Riding for the Disabled in the Top End is a not-for-profit community dedicated to providing opportunities for people of all abilities in the greater Darwin area. The centre enables participants to engage in equestrian-related activities, including horse care and riding programs.
We foster, promote and support the development of people with varying abilities into equine-related activities in a safe and supportive environment. This experience result in an increased quality of life, achievement of personal goals, and improved life skills.
RDA Top End also offers a valuable opportunity for people to contribute to the community through volunteering. We provide a fun, safe and encouraging environment for people to grow their skills and experiences.
Volunteers have opportunities such as supporting people with disabilities, horse care and a range of other general maintenance, events and fundraising activities.
Our equestrian centre is on 26 acres, 25 minutes from Darwin CBD, with a full-size sand-based undercover riding arena.
Check out the services we provide on on home page.
We foster, promote and support the development of people with varying abilities into equine-related activities in a safe and supportive environment. This experience result in an increased quality of life, achievement of personal goals, and improved life skills.
RDA Top End also offers a valuable opportunity for people to contribute to the community through volunteering. We provide a fun, safe and encouraging environment for people to grow their skills and experiences.
Volunteers have opportunities such as supporting people with disabilities, horse care and a range of other general maintenance, events and fundraising activities.
Our equestrian centre is on 26 acres, 25 minutes from Darwin CBD, with a full-size sand-based undercover riding arena.
Check out the services we provide on on home page.
MEET Our AMAZING team
Natasha SCREPANTELEVEL 1 COACH - COACH EDUCATOR - HORSE MANAGER
Natasha has many years of RDA experience as a volunteer and coach and cares deeply about developing abilities in our riders. Originally from Italy, she has a great sense of humour and makes learning new skills a lot of fun. Natasha invests a lot of time in training both our horses and our volunteers. 
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JULIE CaddLEVEL 1 COACH
Julie Cadd joined RDA Top End as a volunteer in 2021 and soon showed her potential. She is dedicated, calm and gentle with horses and riders. She completed her Level 0 and 1 training in 2023. Daisy BurgoyneLEVEL 1 COACH
Daisy Burgoyne joined RDA Top End as a volunteer in 2021. Daisy has an energetic personality and was keen to complete her training and start coaching. She completed her Level 0 and 1 training in 2023. |
Treasa O'KaneOFFICE AND VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATOR
Treasa O'Kane started with RDA Top End in mid-March 2022. She hit the ground running with some events including, our Open Day, Deckchair Cinema fundraiser, and sausage sizzles. Originally from Ireland Treasa called Darwin home for the past 18 years. With a background in project management, events, fundraising, community engagement, administration, governance, and experience with horses, she is a perfect fit for the Top End Team. 
Marni CampbellADMIN AND PROGRAM OFFICER
I have lived in Darwin for 12 years and grew up on a farm in rural victoria owning and riding horses. My previous occupations have been a childcare educator and an admin assistant. I began working at RDA in 2024 as the Admin & Program Officer which I'm thoroughly enjoying. Being part of the Saddle Up Program and seeing the positive effect is has on the students is something Iam really proud to be a part of. 
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JULIE BLISSCARETAKER
Julie Bliss joined RDA Top End as our caretaker in July 2022 and was a dedicated volunteer long before that. She has a passion for horses and ensures the horse and the centre are well looked after. 
Coaches wantedWe are currently looking for casual coaches.
If you are interested get in touch with us. Training provided for the right candidates. |
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